This week, we begand a new worship series exploring ways that we might imagine and experience the resurrection in our lives no matter how we might understand it happening. This week we began with pondering the risen Christ as a presence bring peace and opening our minds and hearts. You can watch the service here. 

Next Sunday is Earth Day Sunday and we will explore Christ in the cosmos as opposed to a "Plastic Jesus." We will be singing a couple of new hymns on Sunday. You can find a copy of them here and you can listen them here: "Awake, Awake to Love and Work"

"Touch the Earth Lightly"

Alyn's Spring Journey

Alyn has been in Vietnam the past couple of weeks. She has sent pictures, including some of this Caodai tradition temple. "It is based on Unitarianism and universalism. Pretty interesting. It combined the Catholic, Taoism, and Buddhism"

Along with Florida UCC Women, we are currently collecting supplies for Vita Nova, an organization that assists young adults with housing, support, and education. See the list below.

The UCC's second annual Earth Summit will feature celebrated author and activist Bill McKibben delivering the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture with the title, "Energy from Heaven or Energy from Hell?" Additionally, the following panel of award-winning activists will speak about the multi-national struggle against the pollution of Formosa Plastics, one of the world's largest plastics producers:  

-Sharon Lavigne, 2021 Goldman Prize Winner, Rise St. James
-Diane Wilson, 2023 Goldman Prize Winner, San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper
-Nancy Bui, International Monitor Formosa Alliance and Justice for Formosa Victims

The two-and-a-half-hour summit will also feature the announcement of the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award winner, a celebration of the UCC's newest Creation Justice Churches, and a video showcasing the environmental ministries of our host congregation, The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College.

This event will be both in-person and live streamed via Zoom. Along with The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, cohosts include the UCC's Council for Climate Justice, the National Setting of the UCC, and the New Hampshire Conference of the UCC.

You can register to attend here: https://ucc.zoom.us/webinar/register/5417090675899/WN_rYyzeGCVSIiQ_kNEH5DPQg#/registration

Our United Church of Christ is a denomination that is on the forefront of applying our faith to national and global issues. The Justice and Peace Action Network (JPANet) is our denomination’s grassroots advocacy network composed of individual members and local UCC congregations across the country. The JPANet both educates and engages its members in shaping public policy and keeping with God’s vision of a just and loving society. Our work is grounded in General Synod resolutions, consonant with historic UCC witness, and formed by a biblical understanding of prophetic ministry.

Each month, they publish an article unpacking the complex justice issues that they're working on. In April, the Global Ministries and UCC DC Office staff offer perspectives on the many ongoing crises around the globe. This is a great summary and tool for prayer. You can find it here.

Herbal Care Workshop

Our own Johanna Castillo, a member of the Firebush Herbalist Network, will be participating in this workship on Saturday May 4th.

New Lake Worth UCC T-shirts Available

We have new Lake Worth UCC t-shirts available for purchase. Make sure to get yours to wear at Pride and Nehemiah Action. The cost is only $5. They can be purchased on Sunday mornings, or you can order online here. Pick the correct "ticket" for your desired size, Women's and Men's small-3xl. 
 

Coffee & Conversation

Join us at 10:00 on Thursday mornings onsite at 1415 North K ST in Lake Worth Beach or online here (note new link) for coffee and conversation!

• Grocery Bags
• Peanut Butter
• Pouches of Tuna and/or chicken
• Canned Vegetables (tab top and/or single serve sizes are best)
• Ravioli, Spaghetti, Beefaroni (tab top)
• Canned Soups/Stews (tab top)
• Single serve ready to eat meals

We are in desperate need of the following mens' clothing items: 

• T-Shirts sizes L & XL
• Socks
• Boxer Briefs sizes L & XL
• Athletic shorts sizes L & XL
• Backpacks